[MR] Speaking of Coronation...

[Sharon Henderson]

Greetings, gentle cousins of Atlantia!

As we turn our thoughts toward Coronation, coming up in two weeks, it
is only natural to look back fondly on the largesse of Atlantia's
people in times past--and to ask for the same kindness, expertise and
generosity as we look forward to the reign of Logan and Rowan.  Great
has been the bounty in these days, showered upon the Crown by the
open-hearted folk of this Kingdom; it is with great humility and
affection that I come before you this day, on behalf of Their
Highnesses, to ask that this generosity continue to be practiced in
the form of donations to be used in Gift Baskets in the upcoming
Reign.

Gift Baskets may be given within the Kingdom or without; therefore
anything that strikes one as a seemly gift might be included: populace
badges (per kingdom), lengths of trim, hand-made or purchased; lucet
cording or handwork from Atlantian artisans;  gift cards from divers
places; candles, handkerchiefs, leather goods, woodwork or metal work;
even something as magnificent as a banner or a circlet, or the badges
of various awards and the like.  For some ideas, here is an excellent
web site:

http://www.cs.ndsu.nodak.edu/~malarkey/sca/brandi/gift_ideas.html

If you would like to donate something to the collection of items for
gift baskets-to-be, or if you have questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me (NLT 9:30 PM please!) :

       Baroness Meleri ferch Iasper ap Dafydd
       (Rev. Sharon Henderson)
       11872 Poland Court, Remington, VA 22734-2169
       Phone: (540) 439-2490
       Email: henderson.sharon AT gmail.com

Be on the lookout for fun ways to contribute and to participate in the
Arts and Sciences, at upcoming events!  And please, put your name and
contact information on any gift that you donate--lovely thank-you
notes will be forthcoming for each donation.

In Service to Crown, Heirs, and Kingdom,
Baroness Meli